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Jos Buttler after losing the first T20I against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jos Buttler, the captain of England, blamed his team’s incapacity to “impose the game” against India in the first Twenty20 International in Kolkata, which ended in a crushing seven-wicket loss. India defeated England in…
SA 2025 Captains (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: SA20, the premier T20 tournament in South Africa, uses a points-based system to rank the teams, ensuring fairness while making the competition exciting. For every match a team wins, they earn four points. In addition, a team can earn an extra bonus point, bringing their total to five,…
NEW DELHI: Heading into the 87th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, the reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh was ranked World No. 5 and India No. 2, trailing only Arjun Erigaisi.However, the campaign in Wijk aan Zee began on a sour note for Arjun. He suffered a defeat in his opening game…
Marco Jansen celebrates with SEC teammates (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape showcased grit and determination to register a commanding 52-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 on Wednesday night. The win not only marked their third consecutive bonus-point triumph but also cemented their position as serious title contenders.With their…
NEW DELHI: India spinner Varun Chakravarthy was still eager to get better even after he played a game-winning effort against England in the first Twenty20 International.After being left out of India’s Champions Trophy squad, Chakravarthy, the local hero of Kolkata, came back to Eden Gardens to reveal his enigmatic variants against England.Go Beyond The Boundary…
NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami‘s eagerly awaited return was further postponed as the Indian bowler was left out of India’s starting eleven for the opening Twenty20 International match against England because the team management didn’t think he would fit in with the lineup given the Eden Gardens track’s characteristics.After 14 months, everyone was expecting Shami to…
Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) India’s dynamic all-rounder Hardik Pandya expressed the team’s dedication to reclaiming the Champions Trophy by showcasing their distinct style of cricket in the upcoming eight-team tournament.The two-time Champions Trophy winners India will commence their Group A campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, followed by a clash with rivals Pakistan…
NEW DELHI: India batter Sanju Samson came out all guns blazing in pursuit of 133 in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens, unleashing a blistering assault on Gus Atkinson and scoring 22 runs off his first over with four fours and a magnificent six.The first delivery was short, and Samson was ready. He…
Abhishek Sharma (Photo Credit: BCCI) Abhishek Sharma lived up to his big-hitting promise, as the India opener blew England away with a blistering half-century to lead the home team’s impressive seven-wicket win in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Abhishek smashed 79 off just 34 balls and decorated it with…
NEW DELHI: India is set to host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, as confirmed by a senior official of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) in a conversation with TimesofIndia.com.Though FIDE’s website briefly listed India as the host venue on Monday, it reverted the status to “To be…